Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now this is the history of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
- BSB This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom).
- NKJV Now this is the genealogy of Esau, who is Edom.
- NASB Now these are the records of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
- NLT This is the account of the descendants of Esau (also known as Edom).
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Quick answer
The chapter introduces the genealogy of Esau, also called Edom.
Overview
This heading begins the account of Esau's descendants, the Edomites, fulfilling God's word that nations would come from Isaac's sons. Though not the covenant line, Esau's line is recorded to show God's faithfulness even to those outside the chosen seed. The chapter sets Esau's history apart before the narrative returns to Jacob and the line of promise.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- Gen 22:17That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
- 1 Chr 1:35The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
- Num 20:14–21And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us:
- Isa 63:1Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
- Gen 25:24–34And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
- Deut 23:7Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.
- Gen 32:3–7And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
- Gen 27:35–41And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.
- Ezek 25:12Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;
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From the first promise that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent (3:15), through Abraham's blessing to all nations and Judah's coming ruler, Genesis sows every seed that flowers in Christ — the true offspring, the better Adam, the ram caught for Isaac.
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